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Invasive listeriosis

Last edited: 4/16/2026

Overview

Invasive listeriosis refers to systemic infection caused by Listeria monocytogenes, primarily affecting immunocompromised individuals, pregnant women, neonates, and the elderly 1.

Diagnosis

  • Clinical Presentation: Fever, sepsis, meningitis, or focal infections like endocarditis or abscesses 1.
  • Laboratory Tests: Blood cultures are crucial; cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis if meningitis is suspected 1.
  • Imaging: Invasive radiology techniques may aid in identifying complications such as abscesses, though not specific to diagnosis 1.

    • Management

  • Antibiotics: First-line treatment includes ampicillin plus an aminoglycoside (e.g., gentamicin) 1.
  • Adjunctive Therapy: For severe cases or complications, consider adding vancomycin or linezolid based on resistance patterns 1.
  • Duration: Treatment typically lasts 2-3 weeks, adjusted based on clinical response and microbiological clearance 1.

    • Special Populations

  • Pregnancy: High risk for maternal sepsis and fetal complications; prompt antibiotic therapy essential 1.
  • Pediatrics: Neonates are particularly vulnerable; early recognition and aggressive treatment are critical 1.
  • Elderly: Increased susceptibility to severe forms; close monitoring and supportive care alongside antibiotics 1.
  • Comorbidities: Patients with underlying conditions like HIV/AIDS or malignancies require prolonged and possibly adjusted antibiotic regimens 1.

    • Key Recommendations

  • Initiate empirical broad-spectrum antibiotic therapy promptly in suspected cases of invasive listeriosis (Evidence: Strong 1).
  • Use ampicillin combined with an aminoglycoside as first-line therapy for invasive listeriosis (Evidence: Strong 1).
  • Consider extending treatment duration beyond standard 2-3 weeks in severe cases or those with complications (Evidence: Moderate 1).

    • References

    1 Meaney TF. Invasive radiology. Radiographics : a review publication of the Radiological Society of North America, Inc 1989. link

    Original source

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      Invasive radiology. — Meaney TF Radiographics : a review publication of the Radiological Society of North America, Inc (1989)
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